Overview
Learn the fundamentals of Privacy Management with flexible online courses
If you’re looking to expand your skill set and career opportunities, our online Privacy Management program can help. Gain in-demand training in privacy management using practical skills and real-world examples.
- Explore the fundamentals of information access and privacy within the context of Canadian laws and regulations
- Acquire the knowledge, skills and credentials for a career path in information management
- Complete 2 virtual classroom courses to earn a Certificate of Completion or select individual courses that align with your goals
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Program highlights Learn More
- Earn a certificate
- Flexible online courses
- Learn from instructors with industry expertise
Privacy Management program features:
- Earn a Certificate of Completion when you complete two courses or select individual courses that meet your professional goals
- Convenient online courses teach practical skills with real-world examples
- Learn from industry experts

Learning outcomes Learn More
- Privacy laws in Canada
- Risk management of information security
- Tools and best practices
Through our Privacy Management program, you’ll learn to:
- Describe the principles that govern privacy laws in Canada
- Identify the definition and types of personal information within legislative bodies and jurisdictions
- Create an operational plan for information access, use and security
- Understand the risks associated with data protection
- Assess the impact of emerging digital technologies in privacy and security management operations
- Apply best practices and tools to minimize risks, such as Privacy by Design and Privacy Impact Assessments
Learn more about the Privacy Management program
- Professionals seeking to learn about Canada’s privacy standards
- Privacy professionals in entry-level or junior roles
- Anyone who handles personal data daily
- Anyone responsible for collecting, storing, accessing and using personal information
- Professionals working in the following sectors:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Marketing
- Digital technology
- Law
- Finance
- Retail
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Data Management and Security
- Risk Management
- Records Management
- Governance
- Archives Management
Check out our latest Business Program Preview webinar recording to learn more about the Privacy Management program
What Our Recent Graduates Say
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate

Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate

Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
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